Uttar Pradesh continues to strengthen its presence on the global tourism stage, achieving noteworthy milestones annually. In 2022, the state welcomed 31.85 crores of tourists, and in the first nine months of 2023, the number increased to over 32 crores, including a significant influx of international visitors. Kashi emerged as the top destination, attracting the highest number of tourists, while Prayagraj and Ayodhya also witnessed the arrival of millions of visitors.
The year 2023 marked a significant chapter for Uttar Pradesh, not only in tourism but across various sectors. The state secured top positions in both central and state welfare schemes, showcasing substantial progress. From January to September 2023, Uttar Pradesh witnessed 31,91,95,206 domestic tourists, and an additional 9,54,866 foreign tourists explored the diverse offerings of the state.
Notably, Varanasi, in particular, witnessed the highest number of tourist arrivals. From January to September, a total of 8,42,04,814 tourists visited Varanasi, with 8,40,71,726 being domestic tourists and 1,33,088 being international tourists.
After Kashi, Prayagraj emerges as the second choice for tourists. A total of 4,49,95,996 tourists visited here from January to September 2023. Among them, the number of domestic tourists was 4,49,93,289, while 2,707 foreign tourists also explored Prayagraj.
Similarly, Ayodhya secured the third position in terms of tourist arrivals. From January 23 to September 23, a total of 2,03,64,347 tourists visited Ayodhya. Among them, the number of domestic tourists was 2,03,62,713, while 1,634 were international tourists.
It’s worth noting that the peak tourist influx to Uttar Pradesh was recorded between January and July, ranging between 5.56 to 5.80 crore visitors.
